Seniors’ Affordable Housing on High Street

More affordable housing for seniors is coming to St. George.

The County of Brant is working with the Central Ontario Co-operative Housing Federation (COCHF) to develop 35 affordable seniors’ housing units at 50 High Street in St. George.

The first co-operative housing development in the County of Brant, the new building will be located on the vacant land behind the existing Russell Heights seniors’ residence.

About this project
The development will include 35 affordable residential units designed for seniors.
The building will include an elevator to support accessibility and aging in place. It will also be designed to meet high environmental standards, Tier 3 of the National Energy Code for Buildings 2020.
The exterior will complement the existing Russell Heights residence. Landscaping will also be incorporated into the site design to create outdoor space for residents.
The County is providing the land at 50 High Street and contributing $950,000 toward project costs. COCHF is the developer for the project.
View the site plan.
About the Development Partner
The County of Brant is working with the Central Ontario Co-operative Housing Federation (COCHF) to bring these affordable seniors’ co-operative housing units to St. George.
More about COCHF:
  • promotes the long-term sustainability of non-profit housing co-ops in Canada and the development of more non-profit co-operative housing
  • has supported housing co-ops since 1992 by helping them connect and share resources
  • supports housing co-ops in Brantford-Brant, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, and Waterloo
  • has 42 member organizations
  • represents about 3,000 units of member-controlled co-operative housing
Learn more by visiting the Central Ontario Co-operative Housing Federation website.
Learn more. Review the frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Learn more about why the project is moving forward, how co-operative housing works, the history of the Russell Heights site, and what to expect as the project progresses.

Learn more about housing co-ops through this "What is a housing co-op" COCHF information sheet.

Stay informed

We will continue to share information here as this multi-year project moves forward. Subscribe to receive updates by adding your email to the Stay Informed box on this page and click ‘Subscribe'.

More affordable housing for seniors is coming to St. George.

The County of Brant is working with the Central Ontario Co-operative Housing Federation (COCHF) to develop 35 affordable seniors’ housing units at 50 High Street in St. George.

The first co-operative housing development in the County of Brant, the new building will be located on the vacant land behind the existing Russell Heights seniors’ residence.

About this project
The development will include 35 affordable residential units designed for seniors.
The building will include an elevator to support accessibility and aging in place. It will also be designed to meet high environmental standards, Tier 3 of the National Energy Code for Buildings 2020.
The exterior will complement the existing Russell Heights residence. Landscaping will also be incorporated into the site design to create outdoor space for residents.
The County is providing the land at 50 High Street and contributing $950,000 toward project costs. COCHF is the developer for the project.
View the site plan.
About the Development Partner
The County of Brant is working with the Central Ontario Co-operative Housing Federation (COCHF) to bring these affordable seniors’ co-operative housing units to St. George.
More about COCHF:
  • promotes the long-term sustainability of non-profit housing co-ops in Canada and the development of more non-profit co-operative housing
  • has supported housing co-ops since 1992 by helping them connect and share resources
  • supports housing co-ops in Brantford-Brant, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, and Waterloo
  • has 42 member organizations
  • represents about 3,000 units of member-controlled co-operative housing
Learn more by visiting the Central Ontario Co-operative Housing Federation website.
Learn more. Review the frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Learn more about why the project is moving forward, how co-operative housing works, the history of the Russell Heights site, and what to expect as the project progresses.

Learn more about housing co-ops through this "What is a housing co-op" COCHF information sheet.

Stay informed

We will continue to share information here as this multi-year project moves forward. Subscribe to receive updates by adding your email to the Stay Informed box on this page and click ‘Subscribe'.

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  • Will there be a cap on the eligibility of tenants relating to their family income?

    Szumlinski asked 16 days ago

    Thank you for your question.

    The application process for the seniors’ co-operative housing development has not yet been finalized, this includes the details of the qualification process. We anticipate sharing more information about eligibility, timelines, and how to apply in 2027.  Updates will be communicated publicly and through Engage Brant at EngageBrant.ca/HighStreet. We encourage you to subscribe to receive updates automatically by adding your email to the Stay Informed box on this page and click ‘Subscribe'.

     

     

  • Hello. How can someone apply to be a resident of this new building?

    Amy Norris-Lue asked 18 days ago

    Thank you for your question!

    The application process for the seniors’ co-operative housing development has not yet been finalized. We anticipate sharing more information about eligibility, timelines, and how to apply in 2027.  Updates will be communicated publicly and through Engage Brant at EngageBrant.ca/HighStreet. We encourage you to subscribe to receive updates automatically by adding your email to the Stay Informed box on this page and click ‘Subscribe'.

  • This is wonderful news. Both my husband and I are seniors and we were wondering if these units are assessible especially no stairs.

    Lisa asked 20 days ago

    Thank you for your question. Yes, all units are designed without any stairs inside the apartment itself.

    The building has four floors, and all floors can be accessed by elevator. The main entrances and common areas of the building are fully accessible.

    In addition, 10 of the 35 units have enhanced accessibility features, such as accessible kitchens and washrooms, lower light switches, wider clearances, and barrier-free balcony access. The remaining units are also designed to allow barrier-free access and easy movement throughout key living spaces, including the kitchen, bedroom, and washroom.

Page last updated: 20 Oct 2026, 09:03 AM